Hex Workshop vs PE Explorer

Hex Workshop

Description: Hex Workshop is a hex editor program for Windows that allows users to view, edit, analyze, modify, and inspect binary files such as executable files, data files, disk images, and raw disk volumes. It includes advanced features like checksum/hash algorithms, file comparison, templates, scripting, and data interpretation.

Type: software

Pricing: Paid

PE Explorer

Description: PE Explorer is a portable executable viewer, editor, analyzer, and debugger. It allows reverse engineers and malware analysts to examine the structure and components of Windows executable files in depth.

Type: software

Hex Workshop Features

• Hex editor for editing binary files
• Supports large files beyond 4GB in size
• File comparison tool
• Checksum/hash calculation
• Data inspector for interpreting binary data
• Scripting and automation
• Templates for data patterns
• Plugin support

PE Explorer Features

• Displays all headers and sections of PE files
• Shows import and export tables
• Analyzes resources and dependencies
• Supports a variety of file formats like EXE, DLL, OCX, SYS, etc.
• Can edit and modify PE files
• Provides a disassembler and debugger
• Supports plugins for additional functionality

Hex Workshop

• Paid

PE Explorer

• Not listed